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Report urges Melbourne city retailers to embrace ‘twilight trading’

Melbourne CBD foot traffic has increased 35 per cent after 6pm as people head into town to enjoy retail, food, and enter...
self-doubt, self-image

Majority of SMEs confident about their business health

Four in five small businesses feel that they are well-placed to meet their financial obligations in 2024.

Why your business needs a tried and tested annual review

We are navigating in an uncertain world so it is essential that we regularly adjust our goals and intentions.

What the small business office will look like in 2024

For small businesses, the ideal office of 2024 is not only made up of just a physical space but also a cloud-based syste...
family business

Five things I wish I knew before I opened my small business

While small-business owners need to work hard, it shouldn't be used as an excuse to let your personal life fall by the w...

Optus workshops to help small businesses become ‘future fit’

The FutureFit workshops will enable small businesses to strategically plan digital initiatives, identify and respond to ...
qualification inflation

FSO Workforce Plan to address growing demand for finance, tech, and business skills

The report pointed out five key priority areas which include the need to keep training solutions relevant to the workpla...

Brisbane’s Post Office Square goes through multimillon dollar renovation

A food precinct will run from the central Oculus through to Queen Street while a service retail precinct will be created...
trades, building, tradies

Gear up your small trade business for a booming 2024

Besides ensuring there’s enough cash for next month's expenses, it’s important to review the past year and address short...

A nation of cheats? Two in five Aussies admit to indulging in returns fraud

Over 30 per cent of respondents disclosed they returned items because they needed the money back they had spent on an it...